Hi Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to write such as thoughtful response. I also enjoyed your video clips from "Honk! JR" and "Dear Edwina JR." I can enjoy a challenge, such as being creative with limited materials, and this year, I was fortunate to have teachers and students help with the set design. I think that the jungle setting lended itself naturally to a variety of fun ideas for the set (e.g., rope hanging vines, tissue paper exotic flowers, etc.). In my previous school, I co-directed Disney's "Aladdin JR" and "Beauty and the Beast JR." However, I had the help of two other teachers, both experienced directors and choreographers, as well as a budget from the school and very active parent volunteers. As for the age and maturity level of my student actors, if anything, I was considering inviting lower grades to join. (This year, I held auditions only for grades 3-5). It's kind of a puzzle for me, because I also don't want to lose the soon-to-be 6th graders, but there is already a drama program in place for middle school. I'll have a think about all of this, but you have helped give me other ideas to consider. Thank you again, --Matthew